Mammals are a diverse class of animals, characterized by the presence of mammary glands, which in females produce milk for feeding their young. They are warm-blooded, have a neocortex (a region of the brain), hair, and three middle ear bones. From the mighty elephants to tiny shrews, the world of mammals is incredibly diverse!
Explore more about these amazing creatures by visiting our sections on Primates, Carnivores, and Ungulates.
Interesting Facts About Mammals
- The blue whale is the largest mammal, weighing up to 200 tons.
- Bats are the only mammals capable of true flight.
- Platypuses lay eggs, even though they are mammals!